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Cavalier Couture

Medieval-inspired fashions offer a whimsical European edge

Implications - Fashion consistently takes cues from the past, and the Middle Ages is one period in which designers are increasingly looking for inspiration. Runways and editorials are showcasing everything from chain mail accoutrements to armor-like apparel, and just as the Middle Ages represented a divergence from classical learning, so too do today's Medieval inspirations represent a desire to break apart from the more classic, conservative apparel prevalent in recent fashion.
Trend Themes
1. Medieval-inspired Fashion - Fashion designers are looking to medieval fashion for inspiration, creating a divergence from conservative apparel.
2. Rustic Aesthetics - Consumers are attracted to designs featuring an aesthetic from the past, which provides more depth in their purchases.
3. Softly Sensual Fetish Photography - Fetish photography is taking a softer approach, and the use of medieval-inspired accessories is becoming more common.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can use medieval-inspired fashion as an opportunity to add a new dimension to their collections.
2. Jewelry Industry - Designers in the jewelry industry can create rustic-looking jewelry or accessories to appeal to consumers' desire for an aesthetic from the past.
3. Photography Industry - Photographers can use medieval-inspired accessories in their photo shoots to create a unique and edgy aesthetic.
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Woodland Warrior Photography
Woodland Warrior Photography
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Medieval Cuff Captures
Medieval Cuff Captures
‘Private Obsession' by Caitlin Mitchell is Softly Sensual
The photo shoot appropriately titled ‘Private Obsession’ by Caitlin Mitchell has a softness to it that is often absent in fetish photography. That softness, however, doesn’t take away from the shoot’s… MORE
Medieval-Inspired Portraits
Medieval-Inspired Portraits
The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Goes Centuries Back
The Intermission Magazine Summer 2012 issue depicts medieval decadence with a modern twist. The editorial was photographed by Greg Harris and modeled by Paul Boche. It portrays bothered characters that… MORE
Dragon Hide Gloves
Dragon Hide Gloves
The Armored Arm Warmers from Crystal's Idyll are Stylish & Comfortable
Crystal's Idyll is an online, Etsy boutique that specializes in Medieval apparel and accessories and these gleaming, faux Dragon hide gauntlets are just one of the outstanding fashionable pieces you can… MORE
Cavalier-Inspired Photography
Cavalier-Inspired Photography
The ‘Aut Cum Scuto, Aut in Scuto' Series is Modernly Med
The ancient phrase ‘Aut ### Scuto, Aut in Scuto,’ after which this photo series is titled, refers to a Spartan woman’s words to her son before he went off to battle. It translates to “Either this or upon… MORE
Lovely Lace Rings
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If you prefer jewelry that has a rustic feeling to it over an ultra modern aesthetic, you'll fall in love with the designs from Deborah Rice. With everything from earrings to rings, Deborah Rice has… MORE
Armor-Inspired Accessories
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Anndra Neen Jewelry Line Transports Us Back to Medieval Times
The new Anndra Neen jewelry line, designed by sisters Annette and Pheobe Stevens from New York City, takes you back to a time of epic battles, jousting tournaments, royalty and romance. The designers,… MORE

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